Srinagar, April 13 (KNS):  District Administration Srinagar has taken cognizance of a viral video showing a teacher slapping a student.The teacher repeatedly slaps the child and asks the student about the permission in the video.

 When KNS contacted Additional Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, ADC Syed Haneef Balki, he said, " we are verifying the authenticity of the video.

We have directed the Hope Classes management to report to our office along with the teacher who can be seen in video, slapping a student."

"The strong action will be initiated against the teacher and will be banned from teaching if found guilty,"he added.(KNS)